The Arts Collective is a unique art gallery and studio space open to the public. Its location in the Pacific View Mall provides the ideal opportunity for visitors from all walks of life and all ages to observe professional artists at work. It is also a venue where the public can buy distinctive art and hand crafted gifts; a place to exercise their own personal creative interests through classes and workshops offered by individual artists; and a place to enjoy artist talks, intimate musical events, poetry readings, and more in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Visitors are encouraged to engage and interact with the resident professional artists as they work in various visual art mediums. The gallery space offers an ever-changing display of work by current and former resident artists to be enjoyed by visitors at their leisure. Displays of work by various professional artists – both visual and literary – is offered for sale in the gift shop.